Mike Betts
# Mike Betts

Michael Betts (born 21 September 1956) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

## Career

Betts played in the Blackpool youth system. In 1974, the Blackpool youths won the Caligaris International Tournament. In 1975, he moved up to the first team. In 1976, he transferred to Sligo Rovers where he won Sligo's first ever League of Ireland Championship in the 1976–77 season.

In November 1977 he signed for John Giles at Shamrock Rovers where he made his only league appearance at Glenmalure Park. Despite scoring the winner against a Manchester United selection the same week he left Ireland soon after.

In 1979, Betts played for the Cleveland Cobras in the American Soccer League.

## Honours

Sligo Rovers

* League of Ireland: 1976–77
